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Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet is a product of Wych Elm Laboratories Limited
Composition: Dapagliflozin (10mg) + Linagliptin (5mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 159.30

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All Details About Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet

Description:

Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine when used in combination with proper diet and exercise improves blood sugar level and helps prevent serious complications of diabetes.

Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of the treatment will be decided by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include vaginal yeast infection, nasopharyngitis, urinary tract infections, hypoglycemia, dizziness, and weakness. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects persist or get worse. Increaseitionally, maintaining good hygiene can help prevent development of fungal infections in the genital area.

Earlier taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Elmda Lin

  • Vaginal yeast infection
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

What is Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet used for?

Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet is used to help control type 2 diabetes in adults whose blood sugar is not well-managed with a single anti-diabetic medicine alone. It helps lower blood sugar levels and may also support heart and kidney health in people with diabetes.

Can Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet be used for type 1 diabetes?

No. Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet is not meant for type 1 diabetes, or for treating diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious complication caused by very high blood sugar).

Who should not take Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet?

Individuals should not take Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet if they are allergic to either dapagliflozin, linagliptin, or any of the ingredients in the medicine. People with severe kidney disease (gfr < 25 ml/min) or a history of serious allergic skin reactions to similar medicines should avoid it.

Are there any special warnings for people with kidney or liver problems during Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet treatment?

The effect of dapagliflozin present in Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet depends on kidney function, so it works less effectively if your kidneys are weak. People with serious liver disease may also need closer medical supervision before starting this medicine.

Can Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet cause low blood sugar?

Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet when taken alone, or with other anti-diabetic medicines, has a low risk of causing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, combining it with insulin or medicines called sulphonylureas can increase that risk, so your doctor may reduce those doses.

What serious side effects of Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet should I watch for?

Earnest side effects of Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet may include severe stomach pain, vomiting, or nausea (which could mean pancreatitis), rash, or blisters (possible bullous pemphigoid), or signs of dehydration, dizziness, or frequent urination. Perceivek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms.

What should I tell my doctor before starting Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet?

Let your doctor know if you have a history of pancreatitis, kidney, or liver problems, frequent urinary or genital infections, or if you are taking other diabetes medicines or diuretics (“water pills”).

Can dehydration or low blood pressure happen with this medicine?

Affirmative. Because dapagliflozin increases urine output, it can lead to dehydration or low blood pressure, especially in elderly patients or those on diuretics. Drink enough water unless told otherwise by your doctor.

Is this medicine suitable for people with heart or kidney disease?

This combination can be beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes who also have heart failure or chronic kidney disease, but only under a doctor’s supervision, as dose adjustments or monitoring may be required.

What should I do if I develop skin blisters or a severe rash?

Stop Elmda Lin 10mg/5mg Tablet, and contact your doctor right away. A condition called bullous pemphigoid, which causes large fluid-filled blisters, has been reported with linagliptin use. Former treatment is important.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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